Obituaries

Feb 21, 2020

Robert Deane Slater 75, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away on February 21, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family.

Bob was born on November 7, 1944, in Monmouth, IL, the son of Michael Deane and Helen Jane (Nelson) Slater. Bob was raised on the family farm in rural Monmouth and graduated from...

Feb 19, 2020

Ellen L. Bankus, 94, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 4:45 a.m. Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center of Monmouth.

Ellen was born on October 1, 1925 in the Philippines.

She married Richard Bankus and they later divorced.

She worked as a civilian...

Feb 15, 2020

Linda L. Isenberg,76, of Little York, IL passed away at 8:06 pm. Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the Marigold Health Care Center in Galesburg, IL.

Linda was born April 3, 1943 in Roseville, IL, the daughter of Orval J. and Theda J. (Gilbert) Filberth.

She married Carrel Isenberg.

Feb 13, 2020

Lila Jean (Lozier) Fayhee, 92, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 7:54 a.m., Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Legacy Estates of Monmouth.

Lila was born on July 12, 1927 near Raritan, IL at home, the daughter of Eschol and Mabel (Vandoren) Houtchens.  She was raised and educated in the...

Feb 5, 2020

Ronald L. Merry Sr, 72, of Maricopa, AZ, formerly of Monmouth, IL passed away at 1:35 am, Wednesday, February 5, 2020 in Maricopa, AZ.

Graveside services with Military Honors by the Monmouth American Legion/ VFW Honor Squad will be at 3:00 pm, Friday, March 13, 2020 at Warren County Memorial Park, Monmouth.

Feb 5, 2020

Mary N. Dunn, 77, of Bonita Springs, FL, Formerly of Oquawka, IL, entered eternal life on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.

Mary was born on September 25, 1942 in Pontiac, Michigan. She spent the majority of her life in Oquawka, Illinois and most recently in Bonita Springs, Florida. On June 11, 1960 she married...

Feb 2, 2020

Frederic L. Taylor, 88, of Alexis, IL, passed away at 12:10 a.m., Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Courtyard Estates of Monmouth.

He was born on February 18, 1931 in Maquon, IL, the son of Claude B. and Anna Lucile (Schleich) Taylor.  Fred was raised and educated in London Mills...

Jan 25, 2020

Teresa M. Buffum, 50, of Oquawka, IL, passed away at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, January 25, 2020 at her home.

Teresa was born on December 8, 1969 in Monmouth, IL the daughter of B. Keith Henry and Linda Rae (Cassiday) Henry. She was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School...

Jan 22, 2020

Raymond E. Defenbaugh, 73, of Biggsville, IL, passed away at 8:20 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the Great River Medical Center, West Burlington, IA.

Ray was born March 8, 1946 in Streator, IL the son of Charles and Esther (Koltveit) Defenbaugh.  Ray was raised on the family...

Jan 8, 2020

Robert A. “Bob” Corrigan, 85, of Oneida, IL, formerly of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 2:28 pm, Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.

Bob was born April 11, 1934 in Chicago, IL the son of Arthur and Ethel (Morefield) Corrigan.  He was raised and educated in Monmouth....

Jan 7, 2020

Lois J. Keating, 88, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 3:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.

She was born on December 2, 1931 in Avon, IL the daughter of Donovan L. and Eula L. (Nance) Myers.  Lois was raised and educated in Avon,...

Jan 1, 2020

Pamela C. Allen, 64, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 5:28 pm, Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at her Home.

She was born at St. Francis Hospital in Macomb, Illinois on February 6, 1955, to John G. Baker and Phyllis (Lewis) Baker.

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Jan 1, 2020

Dorothy Thornton, 82, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 2:40 am, Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at her home.

Dorothy was born November 7, 1937 in Monmouth, IL the daughter of Wilson Edward “Hoop” and Helen Louise (Thomas) Brock.  She was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1955.

She married...